I was expecting "whisked away" and "talking a language". But it works like this anyway. I don't think it's clichéd to connect a familiar person, especially a partner, with home and especially in a foreign environment. There is that feeling of relief especially when you're returning from somewhere. I guess it would be more normal to say "that smile that tells me I am home". But I'm not sure to what extent you're intentionally twisting language. If you're twisting, sure, do it!